February 28, 1997 - Marian earns a berth in the state playoffs by using a big second half to defeat Cardinal Brennan 72-56 in the District 11 Class 1A consolation game at Martz Hall. Trailing by a point at halftime, the Colts open the third quarter on an 11-0 run to take control. Chris McLaughlin starts the second half with a layup and a three-pointer, while Scott Holloman then adds back-to-back baskets. The winners, coached by Dave McAndrew, add another 10-point run in the quarter to put the game out of reach. Brent Andrew finishes with a game-high 26 points, while Joe Horvat finishes with 19. McLaughlin ends with 16.